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Delegates at UNISON’s national community conference heard how funding and organising pose particular issues across the sector

Angela Rayner spoke to delegates at community conference 2024 to tell them “our movement is bigger than the sum of its parts and we will achieve together”

They’re the most diverse group of members in the union, but they have an awful lot in common – as they meet this weekend in Chester, welcome to the community service group

Fire and rehire One of the first motions passed was on fire and rehire – a hostile employment […]

A day of action on 11 February will call on the Westminster government to fund a rent freeze and end evictions during the cost of living crisis

Date

17 January 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

This event is an online event for UNISON activists in the Community and Voluntary Sector and anyone working for a charity who is involved with drafting a pay claim who want tips and pointers for how best to examine their employer’s accounts before submitting the claim. Please note this is for UNISON members only. Register […]

Date

1 February 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location

MS Teams

In this webinar we will discuss how to negotiate reasonable adjustment passports and disability leave with employers in the Community and Voluntary sector, including charities, non-profits and housing associations. Deirdre Costigan UNISON’s National Officer for Disability Equality will give a presentation and there will be time for questions and an opportunity to share experiences, ideas and […]

Date

5 – 6 November 2022

Location

The Hilton Leeds City, Neville street, Leeds, LS1 4BX

The UNISON National Private Contractor Seminar is specifically for members and activists who are directly employed by a private contractor. This event will provide training and workshops and its purpose is to encourage members’ participation in the union, to network and gain new skills The event will give members and activists employed by private contractors […]

Date

4 November 2021 12:30pm–2:00pm

Location

MS Teams

In November our biannual meetings are taking place with Community members working for major charities, housing associations and the Community and Voluntary sector. Each region and nation has the right to send representatives to these meetings which will consider how we can best meet the needs of our members working in these areas. This meeting will […]

Date

3 November 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location

GoToWebinar

UNISON and MiP present our first webinar designed for social care managers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from our specialist speakers, share your concerns on the key issues you are facing at work and find out more about how your union can support your learning! Speakers – Gavin Edwards, Senior National Officer, UNISON […]

Date

21 October 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm

Location

Zoom

Do you work in an office or a fixed workplace for a smaller charity or non-profit organisation and want to find out how to ensure your workplace is safe? Do you have questions on Covid safety when working in the office or safety concerns with home working? Join Kim Sunley, UNISON’s Health and Safety Officer […]

Date

16 – 20 March 2021

Location

Online webinars

Community Live will be held between 16-20 March, and is a series of short, hour-long seminars aimed at community members. You can take part in one, several or all of the sessions, which will include presentations on issues in social care and housing, others on workplace issues, and a talk by our general Secretary on […]

With everyone spending more time in their homes because of lockdown, the work of staff at housing associations is even more important in helping make sure everyone carries on being a good neighbour

With everyone spending more time in their homes because of lockdown, the work of staff at housing associations is even more important

Community conference hears of threat to social care workforce